Alunite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
  
2.68-2.72
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  
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Alunite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Alunite and Heliodor Golden Beryl physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Alunite and Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
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Alunite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.